Tiya Pusit


Tiya Pusit was a Filipino movie and television actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom Eh, Kasi Babae.

Personal life

Pusit was the sister of actress and comedian Nova Villa. In 2013, it was announced that she would be marrying her 27-year-old boyfriend in 2014. She has 4 children.

Career

Tiya Pusit was best known for comedic roles during her 30+ year career. She appeared in many movies, including Dorm Boys, A Journey Home, Bakit ba Ganyan , Huwag na Huwag kang Lalapit Darling and Hulihin si…Nardong Toothpick, and Leroy Leroy Sinta.
Villanueva's final roles were in ABS-CBN's drama series Ikaw Lamang and the TV5 sitcom Confessions of a Torpe. She also had roles in DZBB-TV programs, GMA shows including Bahay Mo Ba 'To? One True Love and Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas and ABS-CBN dramas Momay and Mara Clara.

Death

Pusit fell ill in April 2014, suffering from kidney failure and aortic aneurysm. She underwent double heart bypass surgery on September 9 but had difficulties recovering. She died due to multiple organ failure at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City on October 2, 2014.

Filmography

Film

Television